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Embrace necessity-based CRE
July 20, 2023. Necessity-based commercial real estate is defined as properties focused on providing goods and services essential to everyday living.
A ‘kit’ home in Edmond and slice of history
July 13, 2023. Long ago, in the pages of the Sears catalog, you could even buy a house.
Appreciate those alleys
July 6, 2023. The American alley is a key component in the revitalization of urban communities and building urban fabric.
Independence – how sweet it is
June 29, 2023. I am thankful for those who sacrificed for our independence and freedom. It made me reflect on how fortunate we are in the real estate industry to practice our trade with little regulation and much independence as independent contractors.
The demise of the broker? Not so fast!
June 22, 2023. Those predicting the demise of the current model are undervaluing the fundamental strengths that brokers have to stave off existential threats and in finding new opportunities ahead.
Neuro-architecture – the effect of the built environment
June 15, 2023. As more people flock to urban living, city designers are rethinking buildings’ influence on our mental state and mood.
Addressing an important societal issue – loneliness
June 8, 2023. Surveys indicate that one of society’s biggest problems is the loneliness of citizens. Community-driven residential is seen as a potential solution to this issue.
The Google ‘landscraper’ and no place to park
June 1, 2023. Described as the “future of the built environment,” Google is creating the next iconic structure in London’s skyline.
UCO London Study Tour 2023
May 25, 2023. The British Museum is arguably the most noteworthy museum worldwide.
UCO’s London Research Tour – 2023
May 18, 2023. Our goal this trip is to collect and analyze data in and on “third places.”
The Battlefield
May 11, 2023. The new amenity at Shangri-La Resort is being called one of the most unique golf courses in America.
Safeguarding public interests in real estate
May 4, 2023. The mission of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission is to safeguard the public interest with respect to the real estate industry in Oklahoma and to provide quality resources to real estate professionals.
My time to serve
April 27, 2023. It is my last time to take a seat at this dais as the City of Edmond Ward 1 councilmember.
Buy, hold and manage
April 20, 2023. The buy-and-hold strategy requires a long-term investment mindset and a willingness to tolerate fluctuations in the real estate market.
ULI panel visit – Edmond
April 13, 2023. The city of Edmond recently contracted with the Urban Land Institute to conduct a survey of the downtown corridor and advise local leadership of future land use options.
Single-family, built-for-rent housing
April 6, 2023. A relatively new category of real estate is posting record numbers around the country.
RMA 2023 luncheon
March 30, 2023. I was honored to speak at the Risk Management Association’s “Know Your City” luncheon recently.
Banking system failures affect real estate industry
March 30, 2023. Any failure or disruption in the banking system can have a severe effect on the availability of financing for real estate projects and purchases.
Living on a cruise ship
March 16, 2023. Living on a cruise ship may sound like an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle, but for some individuals, it is a practical and cost-effective way of living.
2023 APA Oklahoma Planning Conference
March 9, 2023. The American Planning Association (APA) held its 2023 Oklahoma Planning Conference this week in Enid.